What is DevOps?

A Layered Approach

Why do so many people give different answers when asked “What is DevOps?”?

In this short video, Agile CoLab’s DevSecOps Coach, Peter Bink, explains why DevOps is best understood as a layered model, with tools at its core, processes enabling fast delivery, and people, culture, and leadership in the outer layer.

Peter also shares how external influences like agile and Lean shape DevOps in practice and why a balanced approach across all three layers is key for delivering value quickly and effectively.

This is the second video in our DevOps series, with more insights coming soon on tools, processes, people and culture, and the key influences behind DevOps success.

🎥 Watch the video below.

Version 1 - updated on 7 July 2025